While institutions are required to evaluate safety devices annually, their representatives may be comparing apples to apples, limiting the review to outmoded technology. The safety syringe market has evolved, providing new choices with multiple benefits and price points.Today, there are three distinct product categories to consider: retrofitted devices, which are conventional syringes with add-on pieces; automatically retractable syringes; and manually retractable syringes. This article examines technology now available and lays the groundwork for an evaluation process that may further reduce needlestick injuries.
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